Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech, Aequitas Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of KRX stocks as of Jul 4th. The aggregated holding was USD622.6bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD704mln. We tabulates the league table for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.</li>
<li>We highlight changes of foreign holdings in Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Naver, Hyundai Rotem.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of KRX stocks as of Jul 4th. The aggregated holding was USD622.6bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD704mln. We tabulates the league table for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.
We highlight changes of foreign holdings in Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Naver, Hyundai Rotem.


KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Jul 4th): Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Naver, Hyundai Rotem

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>In this insight, we provide the top 10 stocks picks and key catalysts in the Korean stock market for the two weeks (4 to 18 July 2025).</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/korea-electric-power-corporation-kepco" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16:1" rel="noopener">Korea Electric Power (KEPCO) (015760 KS)</a> was the best performing stock among the top 100 stocks in KOSPI in the past two weeks. </li>
<li>The top 10 picks in this bi-weekly include LG Uplus, KCC, SK Hynix, Naver, Korea Kolmar, Korea Investment Holdings, Misto Holdings, Lotte Tour Development, LG Chem, and SK Inc.</li>
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In this insight, we provide the top 10 stocks picks and key catalysts in the Korean stock market for the two weeks (4 to 18 July 2025).

Korea Electric Power (KEPCO) (015760 KS) was the best performing stock among the top 100 stocks in KOSPI in the past two weeks. 
The top 10 picks in this bi-weekly include LG Uplus, KCC, SK Hynix, Naver, Korea Kolmar, Korea Investment Holdings, Misto Holdings, Lotte Tour Development, LG Chem, and SK Inc.


Top 10 Korean Stock Picks and Key Catalysts Bi-Weekly (4 to 18 July 2025)

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<li>We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of KRX stocks as of Jun 27th. The aggregated holding was USD625.5bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD100mln. We tabulates the league table for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.</li>
<li>We highlight changes of foreign holdings in SK Hynix, Kakaopay, Naver.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of KRX stocks as of Jun 27th. The aggregated holding was USD625.5bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD100mln. We tabulates the league table for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.
We highlight changes of foreign holdings in SK Hynix, Kakaopay, Naver.


KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Jun 27th): SK Hynix, Kakaopay, Naver

Global Materials | Industrials | Commodities

Rahul Jain

Kepco Engineering & Construction / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<li>KEPCO E&amp;C is well-positioned to benefit from the global revival in nuclear power, with strong domestic visibility and growing international interest in its engineering capabilities. </li>
<li>Its proprietary APR1400 reactor platform anchors the business, supported by verticals in O&amp;M, decommissioning, and green energy EPC. </li>
<li>While earnings have grown sharply on margin gains, high valuations and project execution risks—particularly overseas—warrant careful monitoring.</li>
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KEPCO E&amp;C is well-positioned to benefit from the global revival in nuclear power, with strong domestic visibility and growing international interest in its engineering capabilities. 
Its proprietary APR1400 reactor platform anchors the business, supported by verticals in O&amp;M, decommissioning, and green energy EPC. 
While earnings have grown sharply on margin gains, high valuations and project execution risks—particularly overseas—warrant careful monitoring.


KEPCO E&C (052690.KQ) – Nuclear Tailwinds, Proprietary Edge, and Execution Challenges

CEO, A. Stotz Investment Research

Dr. Andrew Stotz, CFA

Quantamental Investing to beat Benchmarks

A. Stotz Investment Research

We pick stocks. We construct portfolios. All our effort is focused on how to better pick stocks and construct portfolios. We serve fund management companies, family offices, and high net worth individuals.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>We highlight 14 stocks in Asia that look interesting to us based on our FVMR methodology</li>
<li>Portfolio changes: All fourteen stocks have changed in the portfolio</li>
<li>Since its inception, it has generated a before-fee total return of 262% versus the MSCI Asia ex Japan of 110%</li>
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We highlight 14 stocks in Asia that look interesting to us based on our FVMR methodology
Portfolio changes: All fourteen stocks have changed in the portfolio
Since its inception, it has generated a before-fee total return of 262% versus the MSCI Asia ex Japan of 110%


South Korea

Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to South Korea for a variety of uses. The Company also builds and operates hydro-power, thermal-power, and nuclear power units in South Korea.

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Korea Electric Power (KEPCO) (015760 KS)

KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Jul 4th): Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Naver, Hyundai Rotem

We analyzed KRX foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Naver, Hyundai Rotem.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Top 10 Korean Stock Picks and Key Catalysts Bi-Weekly (4 to 18 July 2025)

The top 10 picks in this bi-weekly include LG Uplus, KCC, SK Hynix, Naver, Korea Kolmar, Korea Investment Holdings, Misto Holdings, Lotte Tour...

Douglas Kim

KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Jun 27th): SK Hynix, Kakaopay, Naver

We analyzed KRX foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in SK Hynix, Kakaopay, Naver.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

KEPCO E&C (052690.KQ) – Nuclear Tailwinds, Proprietary Edge, and Execution Challenges

KEPCO E&C poised to benefit from nuclear power revival with strong APR1400 reactor platform, but high valuations and project risks require caution.

Rahul Jain

The Stocks to Own in Asia – Vol. 49

We highlight 14 stocks in Asia that look interesting to us based on our FVMR methodology. Portfolio changes: All 14 stocks have changed.

A. Stotz Investment Research

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KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Jul 4th): Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Naver, Hyundai Rotem

We analyzed KRX foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, Naver, Hyundai Rotem.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Top 10 Korean Stock Picks and Key Catalysts Bi-Weekly (4 to 18 July 2025)

The top 10 picks in this bi-weekly include LG Uplus, KCC, SK Hynix, Naver, Korea Kolmar, Korea Investment Holdings, Misto Holdings, Lotte Tour...

Douglas Kim

KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Jun 27th): SK Hynix, Kakaopay, Naver

We analyzed KRX foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in SK Hynix, Kakaopay, Naver.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

KEPCO E&C (052690.KQ) – Nuclear Tailwinds, Proprietary Edge, and Execution Challenges

​KEPCO E&C poised to benefit from nuclear power revival with strong APR1400 reactor platform, but high valuations and project risks require caution.

Rahul Jain

The Stocks to Own in Asia – Vol. 49

We highlight 14 stocks in Asia that look interesting to us based on our FVMR methodology. Portfolio changes: All 14 stocks have changed.

A. Stotz Investment Research

KEPCO E&C poised to benefit from nuclear power revival with strong APR1400 reactor platform, but high valuations and project risks require caution.